Extech Instruments EX710 User manual

User's Guide
800 Amp AC Clamp Meter
Model EX710
99 Washington Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Phone [phone]
Toll Free 1-800-517-8431
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the EX710 Clamp DMM. Careful use of this meter will provide
many years of reliable service.
Safety
International Safety Symbols
This symbol, adjacent to another symbol or terminal, indicates the user must refer to the
manual for further information.
This symbol, adjacent to a terminal, indicates that, under normal use, hazardous voltages
may be present
Double insulation
SAFETY NOTES
•Do not exceed the maximum allowable input range of any function.
•Do not apply voltage to meter when resistance function is selected.
•Set the function switch OFF when the meter is not in use.
•Remove the battery if meter is to be stored for longer than 60 days.
WARNINGS
•Set function switch to the appropriate position before measuring.
•When measuring volts do not switch to current/resistance modes.
•Do not measure current on a circuit whose voltage exceeds 600V.
•When changing ranges always disconnect the test leads from the circuit under test.
UL Note
A UL mark does not indicate that this product has been evaluated for accuracy.
Function Maximum Input
A AC 800A AC
V DC, V AC 600V DC/AC
Resistance, Capacitance, Frequency, Diode Test 250V DC/AC

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CAUTIONS
•Improper use of this meter can cause damage, shock, injury or death. Read and understand
this user manual before operating the meter.
•Always remove the test leads before replacing the battery or fuses.
•Inspect the condition of the test leads and the meter itself for any damage before operating the
meter. Repair or replace any damage before use.
•Use great care when making measurements if the voltages are greater than 25VAC rms or
35VDC. These voltages are considered a shock hazard.
•Always discharge capacitors and remove power from the device under test before performing
Diode, Resistance or Continuity tests.
•Voltage checks on electrical outlets can be difficult and misleading because of the uncertainty
of connection to the recessed electrical contacts. Other means should be used to ensure that
the terminals are not "live".
•If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided
by the equipment may be impaired.
•This device is not a toy and must not reach children’s hands. It contains hazardous objects as
well as small parts that the children could swallow. In case a child swallows any of them,
please contact a physician immediately
•Do not leave batteries and packing material lying around unattended; they can be dangerous
for children if they use them as toys
•In case the device is going to be unused for an extended period of time, remove the batteries
to prevent them from training
•Expired or damaged batteries can cause cauterization on contact with the skin. Always,
therefore, use suitable hand gloves in such cases
•See that the batteries are not short-circuited. Do not throw batteries into the fire.

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Description
Meter Description
1. Current clamp
2. Clamp opening trigger
3. Control buttons:
•Data Hold
•Mode
•Peak
•Backlight
4. Backlit LCD Display
5. COM negative input jack for black test lead
6. Rotary function switch
7. V·Ω·CAP·TEMP·Hz· positive input jack for red lead
Display icons Description
HOLD Data Hold
Minus sign Negative reading display
0 to 3999 Measurement display digits
PEAK Peak capture
AUTO Auto Range mode
DC/AC Direct Current / Alternating Current
BAT Low battery
mV or V Milli-volts or Volts (Voltage)
ΩOhms (Resistance)
A Amperes (Current)
F Farad (Capacitance)
Hz Hertz (Frequency)
n, m, μ, M, k Unit of measure prefixes: nano, milli, micro, mega, and kilo
•))) Continuity test
Diode test
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3
4
5
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Operation
NOTES:Read and understand all Warning and Caution statements in this operation manual prior to using this meter.
Set the function select switch to the OFF position when the meter is not in use.
AC Current Measurements
WARNING: Ensure that the test leads are disconnected from the meter before making current clamp measurements.
1. Set the Function switch to the 800A, 400A, or
40A range. If the approx. range of the
measurement is not known, select the highest
range then move to the lower ranges if
necessary.
2. Press the trigger to open jaw. Fully enclose only
one conductor. For optimum results, center the
conductor in the jaw.
3. The clamp meter LCD will display the reading.
AC/DC Voltage Measurements
1. Insert the black test lead into the negative COM terminal and the red test
lead into the positive V·Ω·CAP·Hz · terminal.
2. Set the function switch to the V Hz position.
3. Use the MODE button to select AC or DC Voltage.
4. Connect the test leads in parallel to the circuit under test.
5. Read the voltage measurement on the LCD display.
Correct Incorrect
V

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Resistance Measurements
1. Insert the black test lead into the negative COM terminal and the red test lead
into the V·Ω·CAP·Hz· positive terminal.
2. Set the function switch to the Ω position.
3. Touch the test probe tips across the circuit or component under test.
4. Read the resistance on the LCD display.
Capacitance Measurements
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, discharge the capacitor under test before measuring.
1. Set the function switch to the CAP position.
2. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack and the red
test lead banana plug into the V·Ω·CAP·Hz· positive jack.
3. Touch the test probe tips across the part under test. If “dISC” appears in the
display, remove and discharge the component.
4. Read the capacitance value in the display.
5. The display will indicate the proper decimal point and value.
Note: For very large values of capacitance measurement it can take several minutes
before the final reading stabilizes.
Frequency Measurements
1. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack and the red
test lead banana plug into the V·Ω·CAP·Hz· positive jack.
2. Set the function switch to the VHz Position.
3. Press and hold the MODE button to select the Frequency (Hz) function. “k Hz”
will appear in the display.
4. Touch the test probe tips across the part under test.
5. Read the Frequency value on the display.
6. The display will indicate the proper decimal point and value.
7. Press and hold the MODE button again to return to the voltage mode.
CAP
Hz

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Continuity Measurements
1. Insert the black test lead into the negative COM terminal and the red test lead into the
V·Ω·CAP·Hz· positive terminal.
2. Set the function switch to the •)))position.
3. Use the MODE button to select continuity “•)))”. The display icons will change when the MODE
button is pressed.
4. Touch the test probe tips across the circuit or component under test.
5. If the resistance is < 40Ω, a tone will sound.
Diode Test
1. Insert the black test lead banana plug into the negative COM jack and the red test lead banana
plug into the V·Ω·CAP·Hz· positive jack
2. Turn the function switch to position. Use the MODE button to select the diode function if
necessary (diode symbol will appear on the LCD when in Diode test mode)
3. Touch the test probe tips to the diode or semiconductor junction under test. Note the meter
reading
4. Reverse the test lead polarity by reversing the red and black leads. Note this reading
5. The diode or junction can be evaluated as follows:
•If one reading displays a value (typically 0.400V to 0.900V) and the other reading
displays OL, the diode is good.
•If both readings display OL the device is open.
•If both readings are very small or ‘0’, the device is shorted.

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Data Hold
To freeze the LCD reading, press the HOLD button. While data hold is active, the HOLD icon
appears on the LCD. Press the HOLD button again to return to normal operation.
Peak Hold
The Peak Hold function captures the peak AC or DC voltage or current. The meter can capture
negative or positive peaks as fast as 1 millisecond in duration.
1. Turn the function switch to the A or V position.
2. Allow time for the display to stabilize.
3. Press and Hold the PEAK button until “CAL” appears in the display. This procedure will zero
the range selected.
4. Press the PEAK button, Pmax will display.
5. The display will update each time a higher positive peak occurs.
6. Press the PEAK button again, Pmin will display. The display will now update and indicate the
lowest negative peak.
7. To return to normal operation, press and hold the PEAK button until the Pmin or Pmax
indicator switches off.
Note: If the Function switch position is changed after a calibration the Peak Hold calibration must
be repeated for the new function selected.
LCD Backlight Button
The LCD is equipped with backlighting. Press the backlight button to turn the backlight on. Press
again to turn the backlight off.
Automatic Power OFF
In order to conserve battery life, the meter will automatically turn off after approximately 25 minutes.
To turn the meter on again, turn the function switch to the OFF position and then to the desired
function position.

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Specifications
Accuracy (% of reading + digits)
Function Range &
Resolution
40.00A AC ± (2.8% + 10d)
400.0A AC ± (2.8% + 8d)
AC Current
50/60 Hz
800A AC ± (3.0% + 8d)
400.0mV AC ± (1.5% + 10d)
4.000V AC
40.00V AC
400.0V AC
± (1.8% + 8d)
AC Voltage
50/60Hz
600V AC ± (2.5% + 8d)
400.0mV DC ± (0.8% + 2d)
4.000V DC
40.00V DC
400.0V DC
± (1.5% + 2d)
DC Voltage
600V DC ± (2.0% + 2d)
400.0Ω± (1.0% + 4d)
4.000kΩ
40.00kΩ
400.0kΩ
± (1.5% + 2d)
4.000MΩ± (2.5% + 3d)
Resistance
40.00MΩ± (3.5% + 5d)
4.000nF ± (5.0% + 30d)
40.00nF ± (5.0% + 20d)
400.0nF
4.000µF
40.00µF
± (3.0% + 5d)
400.0µF ± (4.0% + 10d)
4.000mF ± (10% + 10d)
Capacitance
40.00mF unspecified
4.000kHz ± (1.5% + 2d)
Frequency Sensitivity: 100V (<50Hz); 50V (50 to 400Hz); 5V (401 to 4000Hz)

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General Specifications
Clamp jaw opening 30mm (1.2") approx.
Display 3-3/4 digits (4000 counts) backlit LCD
Continuity check Threshold 40Ω; Test current < 0.5mA
Diode test Test current of 0.3mA typical;
Open circuit voltage < 3VDC typical
Low Battery indication ‘BAT’ is displayed
Over-range indication ‘OL’ display
Measurement rate 2 readings per second, nominal
PEAK Captures peaks >1ms
Input Impedance 10MΩ(VDC and VAC)
AC bandwidth 50 to 400Hz (AAC and VAC)
Operating Temperature 5
oC to 40oC (41oF to 104oF)
Storage Temperature -20oC to 60oC (-4oF to 140oF)
Operating Humidity Max 80% up to 31oC (87oF) decreasing linearly to 50% at 40oC
(104oF)
Storage Humidity <80%
Operating Altitude 2000meters (7000ft). maximum.
Battery One (1) 9V Battery
Auto power OFF After approx. 25 minutes
Dimensions & Weight 229 x 80 x 49mm (9.0 x 3.1 x 2.0"); 303g (10.7 oz).
Safety For indoor use and in accordance with the requirements for double
insulation to IEC1010-1 (2001): EN61010-1 (2001) Overvoltage
Category III 600V and Category II 1000V, Pollution Degree 2.